Game story
In Week 12 of the 2013 NFL season on 2013-11-24, the Jacksonville Jaguars took care of business against the Houston Texans, pulling away with a 13–6 final that stayed a one-score game deep into the second half.
The highest-scoring period was Q1 with 7 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
C. Henne (Jacksonville Jaguars) paced the passing game, with +2.64 total EPA, and +9.8% completion percentage over expected.
On the individual side, C. Shorts (Jacksonville Jaguars) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +4.18 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (+15.8% win probability) landed in the opening quarter when Jacksonville Jaguars changed the game: (12:38) (Shotgun) 7-C.Henne pass short left to 18-A.Sanders to HOU 8 for 51 yards (26-B.Harris, 31-S.Keo).
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jacksonville Jaguars | 7 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 13 |
| Houston Texans | 0 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 6 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 C. Shorts · Jacksonville Jaguars · Receiving · +4.18 total EPA · 11 snaps · +0.38 EPA/play
- 2 A. Sanders · Jacksonville Jaguars · Receiving · +3.45 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.69 EPA/play
- 3 R. Griffin · Houston Texans · Receiving · +2.84 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.42 EPA/play
- 4 C. Henne · Jacksonville Jaguars · Passing · +2.64 total EPA · 39 snaps · +0.07 EPA/play
- 5 M. Jones-Drew · Jacksonville Jaguars · Receiving · +2.28 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.38 EPA/play
- 6 J. Forsett · Jacksonville Jaguars · Receiving · +1.96 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.96 EPA/play
- 7 M. Lewis · Jacksonville Jaguars · Receiving · +1.65 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.65 EPA/play
- 8 M. Jones-Drew · Jacksonville Jaguars · Rushing · +1.18 total EPA · 15 snaps · +0.08 EPA/play
Player of the game
FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.
C. Shorts — JAX · Receiving
C. Shorts posted the highest total EPA (+4.18) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Jacksonville Jaguars's efficiency. Across 11 counted snaps, they averaged +0.38 EPA per play.
The signature play (+4.64 EPA) came from Jacksonville Jaguars: (12:38) (Shotgun) 7-C.Henne pass short left to 18-A.Sanders to HOU 8 for 51 yards (26-B.Harris, 31-S.Keo).
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Jacksonville Jaguars — M. Jones-Drew
Field goals
- Jacksonville Jaguars — J. Scobee
- Houston Texans — R. Bullock
- Houston Texans — R. Bullock
- Jacksonville Jaguars — J. Scobee
How it unfolded, quarter by quarter
A quarter-by-quarter recap built from live scoring plays and play descriptions.
The opening quarter: Jacksonville Jaguars won the period 7–0. Jacksonville Jaguars found the end zone from the HOU 1 (Q1 56:03) — (11:03) 32-M.Jones-Drew up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Jacksonville Jaguars added 1 points from the HOU 2 (Q1 55:57) — 10-J.Scobee extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Tinker, Holder-19-B.Anger..
The second quarter: The quarter finished even at 3–3. Jacksonville Jaguars connected on a field goal from the HOU 12 (Q2 38:01) — (8:01) 10-J.Scobee 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Tinker, Holder-19-B.Anger.; Houston Texans connected on a field goal from the JAX 31 (Q2 30:33) — (:33) 4-R.Bullock 49 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-9-S.Lechler..
The third quarter: Houston Texans won the period 3–0. Houston Texans connected on a field goal from the JAX 2 (Q3 23:29) — (8:29) 4-R.Bullock 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-9-S.Lechler..
The fourth quarter: Jacksonville Jaguars won the period 3–0. Jacksonville Jaguars connected on a field goal from the HOU 35 (Q4 6:50) — (6:50) 10-J.Scobee 53 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Tinker, Holder-19-B.Anger..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.
- Jacksonville Jaguars (Q1 57:38) — (12:38) (Shotgun) 7-C.Henne pass short left to 18-A.Sanders to HOU 8 for 51 yards (26-B.Harris, 31-S.Keo).
- Houston Texans (Q4 14:13) — (14:13) 28-D.Johnson right tackle to JAX 40 for no gain (50-R.Allen; 51-P.Posluszny). Houston challenged the first down ruling, and the play was Upheld. (Timeout #1 at 13:52.)
- Jacksonville Jaguars (Q3 19:36) — (4:36) (Shotgun) 7-C.Henne pass short middle to 21-J.Forsett to HOU 44 for 9 yards (51-D.Sharpton).
- Jacksonville Jaguars (Q1 56:03) — (11:03) 32-M.Jones-Drew up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- Houston Texans (Q4 15:00) — (15:00) 28-D.Johnson up the middle to JAX 40 for no gain (55-G.Hayes).
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- Jacksonville Jaguars (Q1 57:38) — (12:38) (Shotgun) 7-C.Henne pass short left to 18-A.Sanders to HOU 8 for 51 yards (26-B.Harris, 31-S.Keo).
- Jacksonville Jaguars (Q3 16:08) — (1:08) 10-J.Scobee 49 yard field goal is BLOCKED (99-J.Watt), Center-46-C.Tinker, Holder-19-B.Anger, RECOVERED by HOU-31-S.Keo at HOU 26. 31-S.Keo pushed ob at JAX 49 for 25 yards (19-B.Anger).
- Houston Texans (Q3 29:20) — (14:20) 7-C.Keenum pass deep left to 84-R.Griffin to HOU 49 for 37 yards (55-G.Hayes).
- Houston Texans (Q4 14:13) — (14:13) 28-D.Johnson right tackle to JAX 40 for no gain (50-R.Allen; 51-P.Posluszny). Houston challenged the first down ruling, and the play was Upheld. (Timeout #1 at 13:52.)
Quarterback report card
C.Henne led all passers in efficiency for Jacksonville Jaguars, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- C.Henne (Jacksonville Jaguars) · 39 dropbacks · 59.0% completion · +9.8% CPOE · +0.07 EPA/play · +2.64 total EPA
- C.Keenum (Houston Texans) · 35 dropbacks · 51.4% completion · -11.3% CPOE · -0.31 EPA/play · -10.97 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | Jacksonville Jaguars | Houston Texans |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.070 | -0.225 |
| Offensive success rate | 37.6% | 38.0% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.054 | -0.313 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.075 | -0.197 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.225 | +0.070 |
| Defensive success rate | 62.0% | 62.4% |
By the numbers
Despite the final score, Jacksonville Jaguars generated the better offensive EPA per play (-0.07 vs -0.23), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
- Houston Texans: 11 drives, -15.94 total EPA, 2 scoring drives
- Jacksonville Jaguars: 12 drives, -5.99 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research, film review, and follow-up box score digging.
- Jacksonville Jaguars leaves with the win and the better postgame narrative for Week-to-week momentum.
- One-score margin — fantasy managers should double-check garbage-time stats before drawing conclusions.
- C. Shorts (Jacksonville Jaguars) is the first name to pull up for highlight reels and prop-retrospective research.
- C. Henne (JAX) beat expectation through the air — positive CPOE game for stack builds.
- C. Keenum (HOU) finished below expected efficiency — volume may have masked accuracy issues.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with field position and full play-by-play context.
- Jacksonville Jaguars TD (+6) — Q1 56:03 · HOU 1 · Score 6-0
(11:03) 32-M.Jones-Drew up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Jacksonville Jaguars XP (+1) — Q1 55:57 · HOU 2 · Score 7-0
10-J.Scobee extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Tinker, Holder-19-B.Anger. - Jacksonville Jaguars FG (+3) — Q2 38:01 · HOU 12 · Score 10-0
(8:01) 10-J.Scobee 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Tinker, Holder-19-B.Anger. - Houston Texans FG (+3) — Q2 30:33 · JAX 31 · Score 10-3
(:33) 4-R.Bullock 49 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-9-S.Lechler. - Houston Texans FG (+3) — Q3 23:29 · JAX 2 · Score 10-6
(8:29) 4-R.Bullock 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-9-S.Lechler. - Jacksonville Jaguars FG (+3) — Q4 6:50 · HOU 35 · Score 13-6
(6:50) 10-J.Scobee 53 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Tinker, Holder-19-B.Anger.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Jacksonville Jaguars vs Houston Texans?
The Jacksonville Jaguars beat the Houston Texans 13-6 in Week 12, 2013 on 2013-11-24.
What was the final score of Jacksonville Jaguars vs Houston Texans?
The final score was Jacksonville Jaguars 13, Houston Texans 6 (JAX 13-6 HOU) in Week 12, 2013 on 2013-11-24.
What was the score by quarter in Jacksonville Jaguars vs Houston Texans?
Q1: Jacksonville Jaguars 7, Houston Texans 0; Q2: Jacksonville Jaguars 3, Houston Texans 3; Q3: Jacksonville Jaguars 0, Houston Texans 3; Q4: Jacksonville Jaguars 3, Houston Texans 0; Final: Jacksonville Jaguars 13, Houston Texans 6.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Jacksonville Jaguars vs Houston Texans?
Jacksonville Jaguars touchdown — M. Jones-Drew (Q1 56:03) Jacksonville Jaguars field goal — J. Scobee (Q2 38:01, 3 pts) Houston Texans field goal — R. Bullock (Q2 30:33, 3 pts) Houston Texans field goal — R. Bullock (Q3 23:29, 3 pts) Jacksonville Jaguars field goal — J. Scobee (Q4 6:50, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Jacksonville Jaguars vs Houston Texans?
C. Henne (Jacksonville Jaguars), 59.0% completion, +9.8% CPOE, +0.07 EPA per dropback, +2.64 total passing EPA. C. Keenum (Houston Texans), 51.4% completion, -11.3% CPOE, -0.31 EPA per dropback, -10.97 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in Jacksonville Jaguars vs Houston Texans?
C. Shorts (Jacksonville Jaguars) led the game in total EPA with +4.18 on receiving plays. across 11 snaps. The top single-play swing was (+4.64 EPA): (12:38) (Shotgun) 7-C.Henne pass short left to 18-A.Sanders to HOU 8 for 51 yards (26-B.Harris, 31-S.Keo).. The biggest win-probability swing was +15.8%.
Was Jacksonville Jaguars vs Houston Texans a close game?
Yes — the margin was 7 points. Jacksonville Jaguars won 13-6 in a game that stayed a one-score game deep into the second half.
Season records after this game
Jacksonville Jaguars
Entered 1-9 Now 2-9 W
Houston Texans
Entered 2-8 Now 2-9 L
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